Arthur N. Bernardelli

Arthur N. Bernardelli obituary

Arthur N. Bernardelli

Arthur Bernardelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Iselin on Sep. 21, 2025.

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Arthur N. Bernardelli, 81, of Hellertown, PA passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA.

Arthur was born in Rahway, NJ, on March 26, 1944, and lived in Iselin for the majority of his life. He graduated from Woodbridge High School and continued his education with vocational classes. He worked at Merck & Co. for 27 years until his retirement in 2008. During his time in Iselin, he volunteered for Iselin's First Aid Squad and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church. Arthur also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing bingo, and dancing.

He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Ruth Bernardelli; his sister, Virginia Bernardelli, and his son, Anthony Bernardelli.

Arthur is survived by his devoted wife of 18 years, Sylvia Bernardelli, of Hellertown, PA; his beloved daughter Melissa Montali, and her husband Michael, of Easton, PA; and two treasured grandchildren: Michael and Lydia.

A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, located on the corner of 1225 Green St. and Cooper Ave., Iselin.

The funeral will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30am at St. Cecelia Roman Catholic Church, Iselin. Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.

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Costello-Runyon Funeral Home - Iselin

200 Cooper Avenue (1225 Green St.), Iselin, NJ 08830

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